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Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates important This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the instructions accompanying the productthat presents a risk of electric shock or product. personal injury.

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Cable TV Installer:This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Don’t stack components. • If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. • If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other components. Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference • Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. • If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV. • If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables. Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Use Indirect Light Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting. Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Coaxial cable

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Audio/Vid

Component video to VPORT cable

Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) cables

Xbox to VPORT cable

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* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the TV + DVD + VCRback of the TV,notthe VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks. 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VIDEO 2 R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player. B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have Y, Pb, Pr jacks, go to C. -OR-C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have an S-Video jack, go to D. Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV, not the VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks. -OR-D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. 2. Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). Note: If your VCR has A/V output jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio/video cables for better quality. 3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR. Go to page 7

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The VPORT jackXbox™ video game system to the TV using anlets you connect an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided). Go to page 29 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT cable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVD player, that has component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) using a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided). When using the Component video to VPORT cable, make sure to connect the left and right audio cables to the component in order for the TV to receive sound. Note: The VPORT jack cannot be used for game consoles other than the Xbox video game system. 1. Connect your TV to a DVD player Use a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided) to connect your TV to another component, such as a DVD player, that has Y, Pb, Pr jacks. Connect the Component video to VPORT cable to the VPORT jack on the back of the TV. Connect the other ends of the Component video to VPORT cable to the Y, Pb, Pr and the Audio Output Jacks on the back of the DVD. -OR-2. Connectyour TV to an Xbox video game system Connect the end of an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided) labeledTVto the VPORT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the corresponding jack on the back of the Xbox video game system. Note: If you have an audio receiver, you might be able to connect a digital audio cable to the digital audio jack that’s on the VPORT cable. Go to page 7

“Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.”

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Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. VPORTGo to the previous page for VPORT explanation. TV ANTLets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR.

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VIDEO 1 VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONOLets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player. •R (RIGHT) AUDIOProvides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red. •L/MONO AUDIOProvides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white. •VIDEOProvides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow. •S-VIDEO INProvides better picture quality than the video jacks because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using S-VIDEO IN, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the L/MONO and R AUDIO Input jacks. VIDEO 2 VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y, Pb, PrLets you connect a component video source, such as a DVD player. •Y, Pb, PrProvides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using VIDEO 2 Y, Pb, Pr, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO Input jacks. •R (RIGHT) AUDIO, L/MONO and VIDEOTheir description is the same as VIDEO 1. AUDIO OUTPUTLets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality.

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The Front of Your TV

Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks are towards the front of the TV on the side. To access the component you connected to the front of the TV, press the INPUT button on your remote untilFRNTappears on the screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game EMNOU/KHCCHVOLVOLREWOP console or a camcorder. Note: When connecting a component that has only one audio jack, AUDIO H-PHONERVIDEOscuhsasmoeNOj/MOtohackehaaetr.duoideormccaeus,rss’VTehtLOIDUAH-PHONEAllows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. L/MONO and R AUDIOReceives audio from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console. VIDEOReceives video from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console. Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENUBrings up the Main menu. CH vScans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. CHup through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the upScans arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL <Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL >Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. POWERTurns the TV on and off.

Plug in the TV

Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.

Put batteries in the remote

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 “AAA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover.

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How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is “Navigation”– how you move through the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left. To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK. Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color). Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel. Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s functions.

Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, theSETUPscreen appears withLanguagehighlighted. The default language is English. To choose another language, press the right arrow button on the remote.

Complete Auto Channel Search This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called auto programming. 1. HighlightAuto Ch. Searchand press OK. 2. TheSignal Typeoption is set toCable. To change the option toAntenna, press the right arrow button and then press OK. 3. Press the down arrow button to highlightStart. Press OK to begin the auto channel search. Once the search is complete, you can begin watching TV. For information on customizing your channels or menu options, go to Chapter 4.

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